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Cherry Blossom Bloom Calendar South Korea 2023
Cherry blossom season in South Korea typically falls around March and April. To ease the convenience for locals and tourists visiting, around the beginning of March every year, the Korea Meteorological Administration will announce the official cherry blossom bloom calendar in various regions.
Cherry blossoms in South Korea dye each spring with a touch of Korean blush.
The cherry blossom blooming schedule in South Korea for 2023 will be slightly earlier by about 2 - 4 days compared to 2022, and the peak bloom dates at various sightseeing spots differ. Remember to mark these dates and plan for your own romantic cherry blossom viewing trip.
Seoul - 28/03, Incheon - 04/03, Daejeon - 27/03, Jeonju - 22/03, Gwangju - 22/03, Yeosu - 24/03, Seogwipo - 20/03, Chuncheon - 04/05, Gangmung - 31/03, Cheongju - 27/03, Pohang - 25/03, Daegu - 26/03, Ulsan - 24/03
During cherry blossom season in South Korea, the entire landscape is covered in a dreamy pink hue. Even just choosing a corner of the street will give you a beautiful cherry blossom viewing spot. However, there are still places that are even more wonderful to fully appreciate the beautiful romantic essence of spring.
Cherry blossoms overflow at the iconic Namsan Tower.
- Seoul: Visit the cherry blossom paradise - Yeouido Park, Kyunghee University campus, Seokchon Lake Park, Namsan Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace.
- Busan: Places with enchanting cherry blossom viewing spots like Yeojwa Stream, Gyeonghwa Station, Samnak Ecological Park, Oncheon Hot Springs...
- Jeju Island: Walk through Hallim Park and Suweolbong Park.
- Gwangju: Famous for two extremely hot cherry blossom viewing spots in Korea: Juknokwon Bamboo Forest and Sajik Park.
- Nami Island: A picturesque island with the most romantic scenery in Korea.
Experiences to try when cherry blossoms bloom
Capturing the Romantic Essence of Cherry Blossom Season in South Korea
Indulge in the Serene Beauty and Poetic Landscapes, Feel Like Royalty Amidst the Cherry Blossoms at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Embark on a Gastronomic Journey
After the Effort of Searching for the Cherry Blossom Blooming Schedule in South Korea for 2023, Dive into the Special Culinary Delights of the Season. Fresh Seafood Abounds, from Snow Crabs to Live Octopus...
Must-Try: Korean Strawberry Delights
Aside from the delectable fresh seafood, cherry blossom season is also the time for strawberry harvesting in Korea. You can easily find and experience the joy of picking and indulging in juicy red strawberries right in the fields. Korean strawberries during this season are large in size, visually appealing, and incredibly delicious.
Cherry Blossom Festivals
In addition to strolling around the city and immersing yourself in the fresh spring air, you can also visit major cherry blossom festivals to admire even more splendid scenes with entire fields blooming in cherry blossoms.
To fully capture the beauty of cherry blossoms, let me share some useful tips before you gear up for this journey!
- Based on my travel experience in South Korea, cherry blossom season usually lasts 2 - 3 weeks here. If you intend to 'hunt for blossoms', make sure to grasp the latest cherry blossom blooming schedule in Korea 2023 to not miss out.
- Traveling to Korea during this time will be crowded, so booking flights and hotels should be done a bit early, about 1 - 2 months prior to the planned time, to secure better deals.
- To move between tourist spots in Korea, you should utilize public transportation like subways or buses to save costs.
Cherry blossoms can be described as a splendid highlight that always attracts many tourists from around the world whenever spring arrives. Once you've got the latest cherry blossom blooming schedule, why wait any longer to pack your bags and travel to Korea to check-in with those sparkling cherry blossoms!
Author: Quynh
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